BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South African Institute of Foundrymen - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://foundries.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South African Institute of Foundrymen REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260312T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260312T220000 DTSTAMP:20260223T165404Z CREATED:20260223T165207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T165404Z UID:15670-1773302400-1773352800@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:2025 SAIF Annual Golf Day DESCRIPTION:Members only redo of the 2025 SAIF Annual Golf Day URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/2025-saif-annual-golf-day/ LOCATION:Benoni Country Club\, Morris Avenue\, Benoni Country Club\, Benoni\, South Africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260511T000000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260511T235959 DTSTAMP:20260527T165839Z CREATED:20260430T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T165839Z UID:15757-1778457600-1778543999@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF Foundry Technology Program - Semester 2 Registration DESCRIPTION:Course Begins: Saturday\, 20 June 2026  \n\n\n\nCourse Finishes: Saturday\, 29 August 2026 \n\n\n\nContact Marina for Registration Forms: mbiljon@uj.ac.za URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-foundry-technology-program-semester-2-registration/ LOCATION:University of Johannesburg\, Cnr Beit & Siemert Streets\, Doornfontein\, Gauteng\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Fettling,Industry,Moulding and Sand,Quality Control,Technical Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T173000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T164226Z CREATED:20260428T163804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T164226Z UID:15751-1779816600-1779825600@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF AGM 2026 DESCRIPTION:Dear SAIF Member\,Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the South African Institute of Foundrymen will take place in May. Please note that this meeting is strictly for members in good standing.• Date: Tuesday\, 26 May 2026• Time: 17:30• Venue: Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Street\, Germiston/Bedfordview• RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by emailing Marina at mbiljon@uj.ac.za no later than 15 May 2026. URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-agm-2026/ LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa CATEGORIES:SAIF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260527T173000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T165052Z CREATED:20260507T164200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T165052Z UID:15755-1779903000-1779912000@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:Technical Presentation Evening DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: The South African Institute of Foundrymen \n\n\n\nSponsored by: Foseco\, a Division of Vesuvius PLC \n\n\n\n\n\nDear Members of Industry\, \n\n\n\nThis is a final reminder to join us for the upcoming SAIF Technical Presentation Evening\, sponsored by Foseco\, a Division of Vesuvius PLC. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will explore the latest advancements in thermal analysis and process control for the foundry industry\, with practical insights into monitoring and regulating liquid iron and metal treatment to reduce defect rates\, optimise additives\, and improve casting consistency. \n\n\n\nSAIF is pleased to host João Teixeira\, European Application Engineer at Foseco (FMT)\, who will share valuable technical knowledge with the industry. \n\n\n\nRSVP: Marina Biljon at mbiljon@uj.ac.za no later than Friday\, 22 May. \n\n\n\nAs this is the final reminder\, please confirm your attendance as soon as possible to assist with seating and catering arrangements. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this technical evening. URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/technical-presentation-evening-3/ LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Industry,Technical Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260721T174500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260721T180000 DTSTAMP:20260708T174839Z CREATED:20260708T174803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T174839Z UID:16077-1784655900-1784656800@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:MCTS Technical Presentation Evening - 21 July 2026 DESCRIPTION:SAIF invites members and industry guests to attend the next Technical Presentation Evening\, sponsored by the Metal Casting Technology Station at the University of Johannesburg \n\n\n\nAI-Enabled Quality Improvement for Ductile Iron Foundries\n\n\n\nA South African foundry case study across 8 facilities \n\n\nMCTS-Technical-Presentation-Evening-2026 URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/mcts-technical-presentation-evening-21-july-2026/ LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T190000 DTSTAMP:20260819T170106Z CREATED:20260819T170105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T170106Z UID:16275-1787680800-1787684400@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF Technical Presentation DESCRIPTION:Title: Preparedness of Automated and Semi-Automated South African Green Sand Foundries for Data Analytics and Industry 4.0 \n\n\n\nSub-title: A Comparative Assessment of Advantages\, Challenges\, and Opportunities \n\n\n\nPresenter: Mr Farai BanganayiDesignation: Senior Station EngineerSponsor: Metal Casting Technology Station – University of Johannesburg URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-technical-presentation/ LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260915T174500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260915T200000 DTSTAMP:20260831T160253Z CREATED:20260830T171330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160253Z UID:16294-1789494300-1789502400@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF Technical Presentation Evening DESCRIPTION:TECHNICAL PRESENTATION EVENING\n\n 10 Years Later – AI and Robotics in the Foundry Industry\n\n \n A review of the prediction in 2016 and a further look into the future of AI in the foundry industry.\n \n\n \n The South African Institute of Foundrymen invites members of industry to attend the upcoming\n Technical Presentation Evening on Tuesday\, 15 September 2026\, sponsored by\n Ametex (Pty) Ltd.\n \n\n \n The presentation will be delivered by Andrew Mc Farlane\, Director of\n Ametex (Pty) Ltd\, and will look back at predictions made in 2016 around\n AI and robotics in the foundry industry\, while considering how these technologies may continue\n to shape the sector in the years ahead.\n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Tuesday\, 15 September 2026\n \n\n \n Time\n 17:45 for 18:00\n \n\n \n Venue\n Belgravia Bowling Club\n Florence Avenue\, Germiston/Bedfordview \n \n\n \n RSVP\n Friday\, 11 September 2026\n To assist with catering and seating arrangements. \n \n \n\n \n Presentation Overview\n\n \n Title: 10 Years Later – AI and Robotics in the Foundry Industry \n Sub-title: A review of the prediction in 2016 and a further look into the future of AI in the foundry industry \n Presenter: Andrew Mc Farlane \n Designation: Director \n Company: Ametex (Pty) Ltd \n Sponsor: Ametex (Pty) Ltd \n \n \n\n \n RSVP Details\n\n \n Please confirm your attendance by no later than\n Friday\, 11 September 2026 to assist with catering and seating arrangements.\n \n\n \n RSVP to: SAIF Office\n Email: mbiljon@uj.ac.za\n Tel: +27 (11) 559 6455\n \n \n\n \n Official Notice\n The official notice for this Technical Presentation Evening is available below. \n\n \n View Official Notice URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-technical-presentation-evening/ LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261029T233000 DTSTAMP:20260924T194708Z CREATED:20260924T194200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T194708Z UID:16354-1793300400-1793316600@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF Annual Awards Gala Dinner 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-annual-awards-gala-dinner-2026/ LOCATION:Summer Place\, Boksburg\, Corner of Elizabeth Rd &\, Leith Rd\, Bartlett AH\, Boksburg\, 1472\, Gauteng\, 1472\, South Africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261119T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261119T220000 DTSTAMP:20260527T170411Z CREATED:20260527T170409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T170411Z UID:15759-1795071600-1795125600@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF Annual Golf Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the SAIF Annual Golf Day on Thursday\, 19 November 2026 URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-annual-golf-day-2026/ LOCATION:Benoni Country Club\, Morris Avenue\, Benoni Country Club\, Benoni\, South Africa CATEGORIES:SAIF END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR